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One Youth Entrepreneur At A Time: Youth Information Technology (Youth. IT) Project Anthony Bloome

One Youth Entrepreneur At A Time: Youth Information Technology (Youth. IT) Project Anthony Bloome Washington, D. C. Rotary

The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along

The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence --- President John F. Kennedy

Building the Future… One African Youth Entrepreneur at a Time Youth. IT Entrepreneur: Ms.

Building the Future… One African Youth Entrepreneur at a Time Youth. IT Entrepreneur: Ms. Kapasa Musonda She is 17 yrs. old! Le Kay Fashion Design

· Worldwide organization of business and · · professional leaders that provide humanitarian service

· Worldwide organization of business and · · professional leaders that provide humanitarian service 1. 2 million Rotarians 32, 000 clubs in 200 countries · Jobs must be created in Africa · HIV/AIDS crisis is staggering · Saving lives must be coupled with providing a livelihood that will sustain Africans economically

Youth IT Project Combine IT and Entrepreneurship Training Employment & Business Creation Youth. IT

Youth IT Project Combine IT and Entrepreneurship Training Employment & Business Creation Youth. IT Pilots: Zimbabwe and Uganda 2004 -6 800 youth Rotary and IYF – Youth. IT-Zambia Awarded Dept of State Grant 2005 - 7

Youth. IT Zambia Pilot § Zambia Pilot: Africa Workforce Development Grant § Partners: International

Youth. IT Zambia Pilot § Zambia Pilot: Africa Workforce Development Grant § Partners: International and National § Target: 200 in-, out-of-school, and HIV/AIDS vulnerable youth § HIV/AIDS Work: Employment and new business creation § Integrated Training: ICTs, entrepreneurship, and ARH (200 hours) § Citizen Exchange and Mentor Support

 Zambian 200 Youth HIV/AIDS (40 hours) IT Training (80 hours) Entrepreneurship (80 hours)

Zambian 200 Youth HIV/AIDS (40 hours) IT Training (80 hours) Entrepreneurship (80 hours) Business Plan Competition Two ART Data Entry Clerks - ZPTC 73 Plans Submitted Involving Young People to Combat HIV and AIDS in Africa 22 Plans Short-Listed Nine Citizen Exchange Winners!

 Funding & Project Stakeholders Funding U. S. Department of State funding - US$130,

Funding & Project Stakeholders Funding U. S. Department of State funding - US$130, 000 grant Partners – US$90, 000 cost-share Project Coordination & Cost-Share Rotarians and Rotary clubs - Zambia, California, Texas, D. C. Peer Health Education Students Partnership Worldwide – Zambia Entrepreneurship Training Africare-Zambia Business Services Scholarships PACT-Zambia Computers Simi Valley Rotary World Bank Videoconference

Nine Selected Finalists Ms. Kapasa Musonda Le Kay Fashion Design Princess Sampa Kameela Chileshe

Nine Selected Finalists Ms. Kapasa Musonda Le Kay Fashion Design Princess Sampa Kameela Chileshe MIPS Cornmeal Milling Ms. Racheal Mofya M&N Bee Products Mr. Chris Mudenda Computer Recycling (CORE-SADI) Mr. Kennedy Kombe Sausage Production Ms. Esnart M’Tonga Esnart Jay Y 2 Y Cybercafe Mr. Patrick Daniel Lumu Mr. Terrence Simfukwe HL Steel Drum Entertainment Mr. Clyde Baron Milimo Specialized Mushroom Producers Image Centre Photography Studio

Youth. IT Entrepreneurs: Looking for Investors Entrepreneur: Terrence Simfukwe Image Centre Studios Mbale, Zambia

Youth. IT Entrepreneurs: Looking for Investors Entrepreneur: Terrence Simfukwe Image Centre Studios Mbale, Zambia US$17, 800 and create 6 new jobs Entrepreneur: Kennedy Kombe Sausage Production Chirundi, Zambia US$2, 000 and 4 new jobs Entrepreneur: Kapasa Musonda Le Kay Fashion Designs US$4, 700 and 2 new jobs

Participant Lessons Learned · I learnt how to identify business opportunities in · ·

Participant Lessons Learned · I learnt how to identify business opportunities in · · · my community. I learnt how to write a good business plan. Learnt how to set up entrepreneurial activities. Learnt how to be financially disciplined. Learnt computer skills in Power. Point presentation, emailing and access. Learnt HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care. Rachel Mofya, M&N Bee Products

Project Highlights • • • Employment/entrepreneurial skills training Overwhelming Rotary Collaboration Proactive Partnerships •

Project Highlights • • • Employment/entrepreneurial skills training Overwhelming Rotary Collaboration Proactive Partnerships • Citizen Exchange Visits • To Zambia – eight professionals (through 2007) • To U. S. – eight youth entrepreneurs (July ’ 07) • Two offers of ¾ tuition scholarships from Pasadena Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising • • Business Plan support – e. g. , Sausage Production Youth. IT-Livingston Project

Youth. IT Award Ceremony April 2007 The Winners and Guest Speakers U. S. Ambassador

Youth. IT Award Ceremony April 2007 The Winners and Guest Speakers U. S. Ambassador Martinez, Minister of Health, and Rotary District Governor

Lessons Learned • • • Multiple Actors require much coordination Realistic Expectations Pre-identify microloans/seed

Lessons Learned • • • Multiple Actors require much coordination Realistic Expectations Pre-identify microloans/seed capital funding • Good news: World Bank-supported Youth Employment Fund Pilot in Zambia • Longer than expected

So, Want to Invest in Youth Entrepreneurs? ! Anthony Bloome tonybloome@yahoo. com

So, Want to Invest in Youth Entrepreneurs? ! Anthony Bloome tonybloome@yahoo. com